Materials Scientists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $103,350 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.69
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $131,980
Employed locally 60
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $71,830
    50th (median)
    $103,350
    75th
    $130,370
    90th
    $131,980

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 145% Median Materials Scientists salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,530
    Worcester, MA $142,900
    New Hampshire $136,300
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $135,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    California $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,450
    Ohio $101,950
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $101,920
    Cleveland, OH $98,710
    Columbus, OH $98,570

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72,400
    Chemists$76,500
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$77,210
    Chemical Technicians$50,330
    Biological Technicians$46,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Akron, OH is $49.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.57 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Akron, OH is 0.8% below the national median of $104,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Scientists in Akron?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,830.